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wool

noun

The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
W
Ends with
L
Contains
OO
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/wʊl/ /wʊl/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.

  2. A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.

  3. Anything with a texture like that of wool.

  4. A fine fiber obtained from the leaves of certain trees, such as firs and pines.

  5. Short, thick hair, especially when crisped or curled.

  6. Yarn (including that which is made from synthetic fibers.)

  7. Derogatory term for residents of the satellite towns outside Liverpool, such as St Helens or Warrington. See also Yonner.

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